The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 23,300
€ 20,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
1488
1825
2021
1447
1782
2039
1825 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1488 mm
Height
1447 mm
2524
4288
2640
4252
4288 mm
Length
4252 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.87 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.92 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
